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Ortovox S1 Manual

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Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät
Avalanche Transceiver
Appareil de recherche de victimes d'avalanche
Loccalizzatore A.R.T.VA.
Aparato de búsqueda de víctimas de avalanchas
Gebrauchsanleitung
Manual
Mode d'emploi
Istruzioni per l'uso
Instrucciones de uso
www.ortovox.com
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  • Page 1 Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät Avalanche Transceiver Appareil de recherche de victimes d’avalanche Loccalizzatore A.R.T.VA. Aparato de búsqueda de víctimas de avalanchas Gebrauchsanleitung Manual Mode d'emploi Istruzioni per l'uso Instrucciones de uso www.ortovox.com SCAN FIND...

  • Page 3: Technical Data

    The ORTOVOX S1 surpasses the high requirements of European standard EN 300 718. INFORMATION FOR THE USER: Changes or modifications to this device not approved by ORTOVOX can void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC ID KF5ORTOVOXS1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful interference and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    ENGLISH QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE ORTOVOX S1 AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER WEARING THE PROTECTIVE CASE Hold the shoulder strap on the protective case by the silver-coloured application and place this over your head and shoul- der. Pull the free end of the strap around your back and connect to the case using the snap buckle.

  • Page 5: Error Message

    S1 unit. TRANSCEIVER SELF-TEST AND TRANSMISSION MODE When the device is opened up, once the S1 has been switched ON the transceiver self-test can be watched on the display. Symbols for trans- mission, reseption, additional functions and battery capacity are con- firmed with ticks.
  • Page 6 If the malfunction is displayed again, then send this avalanche transcei- ver to the ORTOVOX service department. People wearing a heart pacemaker are recommended to wear the S1 on the right side of their body. It is essential to observe the pacema-...

  • Page 7: Signal Search

    SIGNAL SEARCH: Turn the S1 left and right through an angle of approx. 30° during the SIGNAL SEARCH (= search for the first signal) and tilt it moderately up and down. This compensates for particularly unfavourable positions of the transmitting antenna and the signal can be picked up even earlier.
  • Page 8 (tendency indication). The closer he comes to the victim the faster the acoustic signal sounds. Hold the S1 steady in front of you. Do not turn the S1 during fine search! The searcher is approaching the victim: the distance is 2m, the circle becomes smaller and the arrows are poin- ting to the center of the circle.
  • Page 9 Pinpont search and probing Mark the exact point with the probe. Mark To mark the located person, the “OK- button” (2) is pressed once. The marking flag appears in the display where the located person is buried. Cancelling marking The marking of the last person located can be cancelled by pressing the “OK-button”...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Deep burial In the case of a burial depths of 3.0 to max. 7.0 m, fine search is triggered by crossing the fine search area twice. You will know that the area is being crossed when the distance indica- tor first drops to approx.
  • Page 11 Simultaneous location of two victims by 2 rescuers The S1 display shows the relative position and distance of the avalan- che victims. Each of the transmitters displayed can be homed on and thus directly located. 2 rescuers can locate the homed on transmit- ter independently of each other and thus save valuable time when rescuing the victims.

  • Page 12: Emergency Equipment

    Mere possession of an avalanche transceiver does not suffice. Each member of the group must be familiar with his device and practise with it regularly. (See www.ortovox.com for practice opportunities). Avalanche shovel Rescuing avalanche victims is only possible with a shovel.
  • Page 13 TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCHBACK FOR TRANSMIT (MOTION SENSOR): If the S1 is motionless for 90 seconds while open then the transmis- sion mode will be automatically activated from every function depen- ding on the setting selected. In the event of a subsequent avalanche the S1 switches to transmission after 90 seconds (factory setting;...
  • Page 14 ENGLISH MENU • Accessing the menu: Press for more than 3 seconds • Select function: Press several times • Confirm function: Press Search Search for more than 3 victims Compass Temperature and inclination Quick test with limited range (approx. 5 m) Acoustic search Settings...

  • Page 15: Status Display

    STATUS DISPLAY If the S1 detects 4 or more victims (=multiple burials), the "4+" icon appears on the status line of the display The searcher is requested to select the function from the menu. Warning in case of low battery...
  • Page 16 ENGLISH SOFTKEYS The keys have several functions. The softkeys show the respective key function: Adjust contrast Scroll forward in menu Select menu Note of marking in pinpoint location Remove marking of all located transmitters Query transmission fault during partner test Access submenu Confirm a selected function Temperature and...
  • Page 17 DAILY FUNCTION TEST BEFORE STARTING A TOUR! Checking the receivers: • All participants set their S1 to ‘RECEIVE’. • A group member (preferably the group leader) sets his/her S1 to ‘TRANSMIT’. • If all group members have acoustic and optical reception then the group members’...

  • Page 18: Quick Test

    • Transmission frequency (457 kHz) • Transmission period • Period length Go back to the short test using the -button (2). If a fault is displayed please send your transceiver directly to your ORTOVOX service office for inspection (see page 164).
  • Page 19 3-4 signals within a reasonable time and to show them on the display. The S1 therefore automatically redu- ces its range until the number of signals has been reduced to a quan- tity that can be displayed in a reasonable time.
  • Page 20 Unfortunately, such an overlap state can continue for 30 or more seconds in some cases. It is necessary to wait until two overlapping impulses are drifting apart. Using the Ortovox S1, you can solve this physically determin- ed problem applying the following three search strategies: 1.
  • Page 21 5 m intervals. The avalanche area is searched for victims in this way. The S1 now scans circular areas with a diameter of max. 10 m and every victim in this circle is shown.
  • Page 22 ENGLISH ORTOVOX-SECTOR-METHOD 1st sector: Once the 1st victim has been located and rescued by helpers the surrounding area is searched by sectors. 2nd sector: approaching from left. 3rd sector: approaching from right. 4th sector: approaching from underneath. Before each approach in a new sector, the “4+ mode” must be restar- ted via the menu.
  • Page 23 5 seconds or using the menu heading "Acoustic location". Switching off the acoustic emergency reception: Close the S1 and open it again or hold down both the "OK" (2) and "menu" (3) buttons again at the same time for at least 5 seconds. If the battery capaci- ty is very low the S1 is automatically switched to the highest possible recepti- on level for emergency acoustic reception.
  • Page 24 “medium” and “off”. Switch to automatic transmission (Motion Sensor) If the S1 is not moved within the period of 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, then it automatically switches to trans- mission mode from whatever mode it is in. A short war- ning signal is emitted 10 seconds before automatically switching.
  • Page 25 Attention: If the switch to automatic transmission is switched off, then the S1 will NOT automatically switch back to transmission mode if someone is buried by a subsequent avalanche! Information about device number, software version, receiver function and battery capacity The sub-menu shows •...

  • Page 26: Compass Calibration

    ENGLISH COMPASS CALIBRATION To display the direction as fast as possible the ORTOVOX S1 uses an elec- tronic compass. We recommend "calibrating" the compass before the start of every winter season and after changing the battery. Any compass discrepancy occurring is compensated by calibration. For calibration purpo- ses, use only a flat surface without metal parts.
  • Page 27 Continue as from Point 5. By pressing the "MENU" button the calibration can be rejected and carried out at a later point in time. In this case the S1 reminds you to calibrate at every restart. INTERFERENCE IN TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING PERFORMANCE...

  • Page 28: Changing Batteries

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Remove the batteries from the avalanche transceiver during the sum- mer months. The ORTOVOX factory guarantee is invalid by damage due to battery leakage. Never use rechargeable batteries (rechargeable batteries such as Ni-Cd cells). Rechargeable batteries have significant- ly lower operating voltage, and thus lower range and limited service life.

  • Page 29: Warranty

    STORAGE After the tour take off the S1 and store it in its switched off status in a well-ventilated dry location. Most often, the well-designed casing pre- vents condensation for the most part. To ensure that the device will function for several years we recommend a gentle drying of the carry- ing system and the avalanche transceiver, itself.
  • Page 30 ENGLISH SERVICE The ORTOVOX S1 is a rescue device. Its perfect operation might be crucial for life. To ensure your unit is functioning properly, send the device for factory inspection according to the dates shown on the test seal. Please use our inspection service in the summer months, so that your device will be ready for operation when winter starts.
  • Page 31 INDEX Acoustic emergency reception Extended operating instructions 46 (Safety setting) Error Acoustic search 47, 56 Automatic transmission switch Fine search (motion sensor) 46, 57 Frequency Battery Guarantee Card Battery capacity 38, 58 Battery change Button menu Inclinometer 47, 50 Button OK Infrared-sensors Interference Coarse search...
  • Page 32 ENGLISH Status display Pinpoint search STOP sign Printout and management Storage of functions Switch OFF Protective case Switch ON Quick reference Technical data Quick test 47, 51 Thermometer 36, 47 Transmission Indication lights Transmission (and automatic Range safety switchback for transmit) 46 Receive/search Receiver function Rechargeable battery...

  • Page 33: Guarantee Card

    City, State Please provide below a detailed explanation and description of your unit`s faulty performance!!!! In case of service please fill out this card and send it to the responsible ORTOVOX service center (see page 164). IMPORTANT! Please hold in safe keeping www.ortovox.com...

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